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Shield Capital
Early-stage defense and national security venture capital firm.
Shield Capital invests in early-stage companies building technology in artificial intelligence, autonomy, cybersecurity, and space for both commercial and national security markets. Founded in 2021 by Philip Bilden and Raj Shah, the firm closed its $186 million inaugural fund in 2023.
Overview
- Firm
- Shield Capital Partners
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, CA
- Founded
- 2021
- AUM
- $300M+
- Stages
- Seed, Series A
- Thesis
- Frontier technologies at the nexus of commercial industry and national security: AI, autonomy, cybersecurity, and space.
- X / Twitter
- x.com/ShieldCapital
- Website
- shieldcap.com/
Portfolio companies5
- CompanyHawkEye 360Space-based radio frequency signals intelligence and geospatial analytics provider.
- CompanyUforceUkraine's first defense-tech unicorn — combat-proven unmanned systems and battlefield C2 software.
- CompanyElroy AirAutonomous cargo eVTOL developer (Chaparral aircraft) for military and commercial logistics.
- CompanySeasatsBuilds small uncrewed surface vessels for maritime autonomy, port security, and coastal patrol.
- CompanyApex TechnologySatellite bus manufacturer building standardized spacecraft platforms at scale (also known as Apex Space).
Partners0
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Frequently asked
- What is Shield Capital?
- Frontier technologies at the nexus of commercial industry and national security: AI, autonomy, cybersecurity, and space.
- How much does Shield Capital manage?
- Shield Capital manages $300M+ in assets, and was founded in 2021.
- What stages does Shield Capital invest at?
- Shield Capital invests at Seed, Series A.
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